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Preston City Council's Labour leader to face Liberal Democrat challenge for the top job
The authority votes for its leader at the first meeting after the local elections.
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Lights. camera, Blackpool as new Strictly era hosts faces projected on to Tower
Just hours after presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe were officially unveiled as the new faces of Strictly Come Dancing their names were emblazoned on to Blackpool Tower for all to see.
Lancashire County Council issues statement on future of under-threat day centres
The services were put under the microscope last year.
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Body found in Lancaster park believed to be missing student
Henry Shields had last been seen over a week ago
New plan for 250 homes on land surrounding former Penwortham pub site
Plans for housing in the area have been mooted for more than 15 years.
Everything we know about the bomb threat which closed Parklands High School in Chorley
A school in Chorley was evacuated after a bomb threat today - this is everything we know so far...
Tragedy as 23-year-old man found dead in Lancashire park
The tragic discovery was made by police earlier today.
Pupils evacuated during exam following bomb threat at Chorley school
The threat was later confirmed to be 'non-credible' with 'no risk to pupils or staff'
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'Here’s to many more!' - Preston venue The Ferret announces series of events to celebrate 20th birthday
A lot has changed from 2006 to 2026 but one Preston venue’s love for incredible music hasn’t...
11 top traditional butchers in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
Traditional butchers are still a thing - check out some of the great businesses near you.
'This has destroyed our lovely sea view and the reason why we all moved here'
They wake up at 7am to building works and soon find their homes "shaking"
'All I did was go to work, now I've been diagnosed with terminal disease'
Renee Kimberley said she was 'completely floored' and is desperately seeking answers
M6 traffic held while Lancashire Police deal with 'concern for welfare' incident between Leyland and Standish
Motorway traffic was held while police worked at the scene...
ITV's Dr Amir Khan shares his 'five pillars of health' for longer, healthier living
He said these lifestyle changes could support a longer and healthier life
Lavish lifestyles of dealers who splurged ill-gotten gains on Tyson Fury memorabilia and Rolex watches
Simon Johnson and Michael Sherwood were linked to a nearly £800k drug conspiracy but ordered to repay £140k
It can quickly escalate situations - police issue statement on why they were at Moor Park in Preston
They were carrying out weapon sweeps.
Details announced for Battle of Bamber Bridge commemoration - with music, food and drink
One person was killed during a gun battle in the centre of Bamber Bridge in 1943.
Lancashire hotter than Turkey this weekend, and this it when Met Office says it will be warmest
Forecasters expect the outlook to change dramatically in the coming days
'Something to hit the South with' - Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle on his Lancashire accent
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the 158th Speaker of the House of Commons.
Kate Garraway breaks silence on 'lovely' new boyfriend and fears 'jinxing' it
The Good Morning Britain star admits 'we all love an Irishman'